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A Young Soul with an Old Machine: The Revival of a Classic Crown
Toyota's representative "Crown" is currently in its 16th generation, but the first generation was launched in 1955, and the brand will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2025. The 1964 Toyopet Crown seen at the Se-no-Moto Grand Prix 2024 was a non-restored car that still retains its original appearance. How did this car survive and why did the young Mr. Nishino come to own it? We asked him about the story.
Reviving the Classics: Why the Celica XX Feels Like a Modern Take on the AE86
This is a project in which a 20-year-old female racing driver, Rami Sasaki, who loves old cars, is asked to test drive various old cars to give her honest impressions from a young person's point of view. This time, with the cooperation of "Vintage Club by KINTO", an old car rental service, we took a ride in a 1985 Toyota "Celica XX".
The Joy of Manual Transmission: How a Land Cruiser Prado Became a Family Adventure Vehicle
Ms. "Sa-chan" acquired a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado about nine years ago while looking for a car that she could enjoy with her family. At the time of purchase, the suspension had only been replaced, but she and her partner have been working on it to make it more enjoyable for everyday use and off-road driving.
The Journey of Dedication: 36 Years and 170,000 Kilometers in a 1970 Toyopet Crown
The "Crown" is Toyota's well-known signature car, but Mr. Hisao Akakura owns the last generation called "Toyopet Crown," which now retains its name only as a dealer. Although he has applied for an officially approved modified car, he has an extraordinary passion for the engine. We asked him to introduce his beloved car, which he has owned for about 36 years since he got it.
The Revival of a Classic: Restoring the Legacy of the First-Generation Soarer
Toyota's first generation “Z10 Soarer” was launched in 1981. This car was introduced as an ambitious work that claimed to be a super gran turismo. Mr. Sakamoto, the owner of the first-generation Soarer, has dressed it up to specifications that give it a period feel.
From Classic to Legendary: The TE27 Sprinter Trueno’s Rally Evolution
There was once a car that was called "a wolf in sheep's clothing". It was Toyota's TE27 Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno. Both twins made their debut in March 1972. The Sprinter Treno, which was fully restored and brought back to life by Auto Advisor Stuff, a store in Aichi Prefecture, is a rally-spec car that recreates the heroic figure that was very active in the WRC at the time. We found out the secret behind its sparkling new look.
The Evolution of Expression: A Yearly Transformation of a Custom 86
About 200 GR86 & 86 & BRZ cars gathered at Gunma Sonic held at G-Messe Gunma on July 6, 2024. We picked up one car of interest from among them. Let us introduce the evolution of Mr. Masayan's Toyota “86,” which is also famous at the event.
Smart Design for Small Spaces: How the RS Doggy Transforms Compact Living
The Toyota Hiace is a popular camper based on a passenger car, but now a model based on the Toyota TownAce, which is a bit more compact than the Hiace, has appeared. The new model is based on the Toyota Town Ace, which is a bit more compact than the Hiace. Here is a model that makes traveling with your dog more enjoyable.
